40 Common Delhi Slangs And Their Meaning

Are you new to Delhi and struggling to understand some common Delhi slangs?

Dilwalon ki Dilli mei aapka swagat hai! A city bustling with DTC buses, metros, and honking cars has its own language now. People from all over the country have made Delhi a melting pot. Vibrant bazaars, spicy street food, stunning monuments, and a plethora of opportunities in the capital city have attracted people from time immemorial.

This cosmopolitan nature has led to people creating a lingo unique to them. Delhi slangs are not mere words, they equate to emotions and essence of life for Delhiites. If you are new to the city or planning to move here any time soon, start learning these words by heart!

Go through this dictionary of common Delhi slangs to brush up your vocabulary

1. Khadd

Meaning: wait, stop.

Usage: “Khadd jaa, bhai. There’s still time for your turn.”

2. Scene

Meaning: plan, or fight.

Usage: “Bhai scene ho gaya kal college ke bahar.” A fight took place in front of the college.

“Bro aaj raat ka kya scene hai?” What’s the plan for tonight?

3. Cheapde

Meaning: cheap, un-classy

Usage: “Bhai kaisa cheapda hai tu” What kind of a cheapster are you?

4. Banda/Bandi

Meaning: Boyfriend, Girlfriend

Usage: “Wo Rahul ki Bandi hai” She is Rahul’s girlfriend

5. Chape

Meaning: creepy, the one who sticks around despite your attempts to avoid him/her or stick,

39. Chill Maar

40. Chomu

Meaning: naive

Usage: “Oye Chomu, be careful of your colleagues this time.”

41. BT

Meaning: Bad trip

Usage: “Bhai, BT mat de.”

Did you have a blast reading silly translations because I sure did. They are hilarious when explained it another language. But once your tongue gets a hold of it, you are not leaving these words any sooner.

If we missed a Delhi slang you use with your friends, help us enrich our vocabulary by telling us in the comments below!

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